Friday, December 5, 2014

Foodie Guide to Kapitolyo Food Trip (or Restaurant Hopping)

Living near
Kapitolyo has its perks. It turned from residential to a must visit foodie
destination. Since I have blogged about so many Kapitolyo restaurants, let me
do a rundown of the different establishments and my personal favorites.

I absolutely
love Japanese cuisine. If I could only choose one food to eat for the rest of
my life, I would choose salmon sashimi. And Haru’s salmon sashimi is fresh and
milky! Another must order is the beef teppanyaki.

Total
damage: PHP500-1000 per head

Haru Sushi Bar and Restaurant is located at 9 West Capitol
Drive, Kapitolyo, Pasig City.

CAFÉ JUANITA

The eclectic
and popular Filipino restaurant first started in Kapitolyo before it branched
out to the busy Bonifacio Global City area. Do try their kare-kare and
halo-halo.

Total
damage: PHP700-1,500

Café Juanita is located at 19 West Capitol Drive, Kapitolyo, Pasig City.

Ramen Cool
is your simple no-frills Japanese restaurant. I was pretty disappointed with
their ramen noodles but the other dishes like tempura and teriyaki are pretty
okay. The one I love most though is their iced coffee.

Total
damage: PHP500 per head

Ramen Cool is located at 25
East Capitol Drive, Brgy. Kapitolyo, Pasig City.

One of the
early players when Kapitolyo started to become a foodie hotspot, Nav serves
modern Thai cuisines that are drool-worthy. I love the Son-in-Law Eggs as I
looove century eggs. The Catfish salad is of course another staple order.

Total
damage: PHP500-700 per head

Nav is located at United
St. Brgy. Kapitolyo, Pasig City (Across Pioneer Center and Ace Water Spa).

LONGGANISA SORPRESA

Been craving
for Vigan, Lucban or what-have-you longganisa? You don’t have to drive all the
way to those provinces just to taste those delectable longganisa. All you have
to do is pay Longganisa Sorpresa a visit.

Total
damage: PHP500

Longganisa Sorpresa is
located at United St. Brgy. Kapitolyo, Pasig City (Across Pioneer Center and
Ace Water Spa).

This
restaurant is fairly new in the area. If I got it correctly, Chef Boy Logro is
part owner of this restaurant. I only got to try a few dishes but the Chinese
Style Ossobucco left a good impression.

The
well-loved Spanish restaurant in San Juan is now in Kapitolyo as well. I wasn’t
able to try the churros but everyone was raving about it. And the mere fact
that it was sold out at 3 p.m. proves that it really is something worth trying.
(Oh, and the paellas are amazing!)

Total
damage: PHP500-1000 (depending on how many will be sharing the bill)

Calderon is located at 12-C
East Capitol Drive, Barangay Kapitolyo, Pasig City. You may reach them at 0905
266 6982 or 0999 703 3299 for reservation or advance order.

This is one
of my favorite restaurants in Kapitolyo. The anise pork belly and the vanilla
pumpkin soup are just so delicious. Plus, those not so hidden stick figures on
the brick walls are adorable! Do try the beef shanks!

Total
damage: PHP800-1,200

Open Kitchen is located at 71-B East Capitol
Drive, Kapitolyo, Pasig City

The always
jam-packed restaurant is not just some one-night hype. It actually serves
really good Mexican food. You won’t go wrong with the stuffing as every single
one is delicious! I’ll try oxtail next time. (They were out of that one as
early as 11:30 am!!!) The mojito’s pretty refreshing too!

I witness
this small restaurant start from being a quiet player in the market to a very
popular and successful one. Who wouldn’t when its bacon slabs are to die for?
The refreshing iced tea is such a delight as well. The sausage platters are
really good too and a nice meal to share with friends. Plus, the cakes! Oh the
cakes… <3 You might want to visit Epic
Coffee for Poco Deli’s cakes too and pair it with coffee.

Total
damage: PHP500-1000

Poco Deli is located at 21
East Capitol Drive, Brgy. Kapitolyo, Pasig City.

CAB CAFÉ

A café that
serves la paz bachoy? Yes, there’s one! Enjoy side by side some cakes and a
warm bowl of la paz bachoy (though not recommended) in Cab Café! They also have
burgers which are loved by my sister. [Sister Approved!]

Total
damage: PHP300-500

Cab Café is located at 18 East Capitol
Drive, Barangay Kapitolyo, Pasig City.

Gostoso’s
dishes are awesome! Priced at friendly prices, ordering two dishes for yourself
isn’t such a bad idea. Try the Piri Piri Chickena dn the Porco Gostoso. And get
the creamy corn as side dish. <3

Total damage: PHP500-700

Gostoso is located at 51-B East Capitol Drive, Kapitolyo,
Pasig City.

CHARLIE’S

Yet another
popular joint in Kapitolyo is the burger place called Charlie’s. The wagyu
burgers are juicy, thick and flavorful. It’s hard to be girly while eating
their burgers but who cares? It’s party in the mouth!

Total
damage: PHP500

Charlie’s Grind and Grill is located at 16
East Capitol Drive, Barangay Kapitolyo, Pasig City.

This
sandwich and ice cream place is also always packed with hungry diners. It is
not a surprise at all as the place serves awesome sandwiches, steaks, fries and
ice cream! I love the man sandwich and the Javan Hot Chocolate ice cream!

Total
damage: PHP300-500

Mad Mark's is located at 23
East Capitol Drive, Barangay Kapitolyo, Pasig City.

Thai Dara is
another Thai restaurant in the area and compared to Nav, it has a homier feel.
Simple plating and well lit restaurant, this place screams comfy. Their iced
teas are also very refreshing!

Total
damage: PHP300-500

Thai Dara is located at 23
East Capitol Drive, Kapitolyo, Pasig City.

JUANITO’S BISTRO

Juanito’s is
a simple and no frills Filipino restaurant with a KTV on the second floor. I
love the pakbet best.

Total damage:
PHP400-600

Juanito’s Bistro is located at
50 East Capitol Drive, Barangay Kapitolyo, Pasig City.

LIA’S CAKES IN SEASON

Famous for
its avocado cake, Lia’s has been one of the popular cake stores in Pasig. Plus
its friendly prices add extra appeal to the discerning foodie market. (An
avocado cake slice costs PHP85 while a whole cake costs PHP670.)

Lazy to
prepare your breakfast? Or are you craving for breakfast meal during lunch or
dinner? Fret not as Milky and Sunny serves the fluffiest pancakes in Kapitolyo!
Their big breakfasts are quick solutions to appease the hungry tummy.

Total
damage: PHP300-500

Milky & Sunny is
located at 9 East Capitol Drive, Kapitolyo, Pasig City.

THREE SISTERS

If you’re on
the lookout for pancit or barbeque then this is the place to go to. One of the
pioneers of the Kapitolyo food scene, Three Sisters serve the best pancit bihon
and barbeque in the area. Our family for one orders from them every time
there’s a pot luck occasion.

Total
damage: PHP50-300

Three Sisters is located at 10 East Capitol
Drive, Barangay Kapitolyo, Pasig City.

Rub Ribs is
another rib place which has been around longer than Tomahawk. It also has more
affordable dishes. The downside though is that the place is always packed. So
visit them early. Really early! Oh, and do order their fried Oreos! Yum!

This ice
cream place that makes use of nitrogen to make its ice cream cooler is also
present in SM Megamall’s Fashion Hall. I loved the vanilla ice cream best! (I
guess I really am getting old and opt for simpler flavors.)

Total
damage: PHP150

Kool Kids is located at
56-A East Capitol Drive, Kapitolyo, Pasig City.

Locavore is
one of the newest restaurants around but has created so much buzz already. Its
Sizzling Sinigang, Max’s Boneless Fried Chicken and Lechon and Oyster Sisig are
too good to skip.

Total
damage: PHP700-1500

Locavore is located at 10 Brixton St.,
Barangay Kapitolyo, Pasig City. It is right across the warehouse of Hallmark,
Urban Ashram, and Edgy Veggy. It is also behind Pioneer Center Supermarket. For
reservations, please call 632-9600. Locavore is open from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m.
daily. [Update: Locavore is now open for lunch!]

Tired of
Charlies but still craving for burgers? Then try Size Matters. It started as a
small and humble business in the South and gained some following. Its juicy
patty is something to look forward to. The lasagna is also cheesy good.

Total damage:
PHP300-500

Size Matters is located at Ground floor,Ace Water SpaBuilding, Barangay Kapitolyo, Pasig
City.

What better
way to reward yourself after hours of swimming than to munch on a slice of
strawberry shortcake and a cup of citrus tea? Ace Water Spa has yummy baked
treats and their fruity tea is worth ordering too!

Total
damage: PHP200-400

Ace Coffee Lounge is located at the lobby of Ace Water Spa,
United St. corner Brixton St., Barangay Kapitolyo, Pasig City.

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Who am I?

I'm your local foodie who goes crazy whenever I hear or read the words salmon, prosciutto, and foie gras. I drool every time I get a sniff of coffee and chocolates. And I'm at my happiest state when I get to bike around a park and be one with nature.
I'm a lover of food and travel. And one of the things I love to do most abroad is to visit supermarkets!
I love to explore the world, one bite at a time.
Get in touch with me at whatmaryloves.blog@gmail.com. :)